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868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 868 56th St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,504

Sale price

$1,240,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
868 56th Street
Alternate address(es)
868 Garage 56th St
ZIP code
11220
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05686-0036

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
2,616
Building dimensions
20 ft x 57 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Last altered
2016
Building material
Masonry
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
08/27/2012
Sale price
$1,240,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,258
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
56 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
9 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,504

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
91 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.87 Miles
Closest fire station
0.56 Miles

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Ownership information for 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/27/2012 $1,240,000 XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXX, XX XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXXXX (XXXXXXXX) , XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/28/2012 - R
09/17/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012091200696001)
XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/26/2012 - R
08/27/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012083001462005)
XXXX XX XXXX XXXX
09/26/2012 - R
08/27/2012 - D
Deed
(2012083001462004)
XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXX
09/26/2012 - R
08/01/2012 - D
Power of Attorney
(2012083001462001)
XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX X
09/26/2012 - R
07/19/2012 - D
Power of Attorney
(2012083001462002)
XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXX
09/26/2012 - R
06/25/2012 - D
Power of Attorney
(2012083001462003)
XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXX
12/01/2011 - R
11/08/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011110800787001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
11/03/2011 - R
10/25/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011103100554001)
XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX
12/12/2003 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003021301271001)
XXXXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/30/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3590009026059)
XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$14,258
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,153,000
Assessed value
$518,850

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $961,000 $432,450 $110,944 12.439% $14,085 $13,800 +7.50%
2024/25 $801,000 $360,450 $102,696 12.5% $13,106 $12,837 +8.36%
2023/24 $937,000 $421,650 $94,760 12.502% $12,137 $11,847 +10.37%
2022/23 $814,000 $366,300 $87,500 12.267% $11,027 $10,734 +0.34%
2021/22 $643,000 $289,350 $87,430 12.235% $10,998 $10,697 +2.94%
2020/21 $704,000 $316,800 $84,713 12.267% $10,685 $10,392 +6.37%
2019/20 $709,200 $319,140 $78,321 12.473% $10,060 $9,769 +7.24%
2018/19 $591,000 $265,950 $72,227 12.612% $9,418 $9,109 +7.11%
2017/18 $622,000 $279,900 $66,866 12.719% $8,795 $8,505 +26.94%
2016/17 $1,317,000 $79,020 $33,515 19.991% $7,376 $6,700 +9.23%

Permit information for 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/05/2012 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/01/2026 A
06/06/2025 A
04/08/2024 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Sunset Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

$545,000

-2.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$806

-6.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
8th Ave & 62nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
N
Distance (miles)
0.299

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 105 The Blythebourne 8 Yes Public K-5 1,200 0.26
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.22
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.22
United Talmudical Academy NR No Private K-6 0 0.23
Talmud Torah D'Rabinu Yoel NR No Private K-6 0 0.23
Talmud Torah Drabinu Joel NR No Private K-3 889 0.24
School for Future Leaders (The) 9 No Public K-5 521 0.32
P.S. 69 Vincent D Grippo School 8 No Public K-5 608 0.35
P.S. 160 William T Sampson 7 No Public K-5 941 0.35
School Of Creativity-Innovation 8 No Public PK, K-4 198 0.45
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.22
Yeshiva Congregation Toras Yuf NR No Private PK, K-9 145 0.29
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.29
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.34
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 7 No Public 6-8 1,229 0.38
Saint Agatha School NR No Private PK, K-8 193 0.46
I.S. 187 The Christa Mcauliffe School 9 No Public 6-8 928 0.61
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.22
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.29
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.34
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 0.37
Yeshiva Beth Joseph Zvi Dushinsky NR No Private 9-12 191 0.57

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,616 square feet.

When was 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 08/27/2012 for $1,240,000.

What is the assessed value of 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $518,850.

What are the property taxes for 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 868 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $14,258.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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